Multi-skilled Engineer

Associated Seafoods Ltd; Arbroath; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and mental health support

Life insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Company pension

Job summary

Associated Seafoods Ltd in Arbroath is seeking a Multi-skilled Engineer to provide electrical and mechanical engineering services to keep manufacturing and operations on track.

You will work on planned maintenance, respond to faults, support installation of new production lines, and help train junior engineers while upholding high engineering standards in a food manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Time-served engineer with electrical or mechanical apprenticeship or similar.
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment is desirable.
• Ability to work independently with initiative and to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine scheduled maintenance.
• Respond to equipment faults and breakdowns promptly.
• Plan access to areas and equipment using the Fixx system to record work and ensure food safety.
• Monitor, test and adjust systems across the site for optimal performance.
• Assist with large projects like installing new production lines or upgrades.
• Support training and development of engineers and apprentices.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Fault-finding

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Electrical apprenticeship

Mechanical apprenticeship

Tools

Fixx system

Job description

Role

Role: Multi-skilled Engineer

Location

Arbroath

Shift Pattern

Monday to Friday dayshift and backshift (on rotation basis), full-time, 40 hours per week with some flexibility required.

Rate of Pay

Competitive, depending on entry-level skills and/or experience. Overtime hours paid at a rate of time and a half of standard hourly pay rate.

About Us

Associated Seafoods is the parent company of Lossie Seafoods, Moray Seafoods and LFO. We strive to source, process, and supply the finest range of seafood products to customers around the world.

We offer comprehensive benefits including competitive salary, medical and mental health support, life insurance, cycle to work scheme as well as company pension.

Role Overview

This role involves providing electrical and mechanical engineering services and support so that all manufacturing and operational plans can be met.

This is an ideal opportunity for an Electrical Engineer with food manufacturing experienc e to join a successful expanding business and build a career for the future.

Duties will include although not limited to:

• Carry out routine scheduled maintenance as set out in the planned preventative maintenance system.
• To respond to equipment faults and breakdowns as required
• Plan access to areas and equipment to fulfil and closeout work requests using the Fixx system to create a record of work and ensure food safety.
• Monitor, test, and adjust various systems across the site, ensuring optimal performance.
• Assist the engineering team on large project work such as installation of new production lines, alterations, and upgrades to areas whether internal or external to the buildings.
• Support the training and development of other engineers, apprentices, and support development of training material.
• Uphold and enhance engineering standards to meet the evolving needs of the production environment.
• Work closely with the engineering supervisor and other team members to support production operations effectively.
• When required you will be expected to assist contractors to accomplish their tasks and support them while they are on site.

Skills and Experience Required

• Time-served engineer with an electrical or mechanical apprenticeship or similar qualifications.
• Problem-solving abilities and a mindset for continuous improvement.
• Self-motivated, a methodical work approach, and the ability to work independently.
• Good communication skills and an aptitude for teamwork.
• Attention to detail and high standards of work.
• Fault-finding skills.

Please note that this role does not meet the eligibility criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.